Of course, we can all agree that the earth has warmed globally by ONE WHOLE DEGREE since the late nineteenth century; however, if you recall, the earth also experienced a mini-ice age for the previous four hundred or so years. It proves weather is cyclical.
Nevertheless, this weekend will show us who is in charge: the climatologists or Mother Nature!
Yes, in central Florida, it will be sunny, with a mid-February humidity of 55% to 60%, with a minimal chance for rain and a temperature in the mid 80s. Conversely, New York, Long Island and other parts of the Northeast will be subject to a Blizzard Warning, with temperatures in the 20s and maybe the low 30s, with snow accumulations projected from 10 to 24 inches. Or maybe even more.
But, that is February in the winter. Not climate change.
And surprisingly, it is the way Mother Nature heals the earth. The Long Island region is presently experiencing a bit of a drought as the area heads toward its spring growing season. Getting two feet of snow in one wallop will result in approximately four inches of needed water. This will make a huge impact on a drought.
So, for those of you in the Northeast, sit back and enjoy the beauty of Mother Nature's last vestiges of winter as the snow falls across the lawns and roads to bring her beauty to the fore. And for the kids who enjoyed the February mid-winter break, you will probably get a bonus day to extend the break, as schools will be closed for at least one more day. If not more.
Soon enough, March will arrive with its own weather anomolies, leaving this weekend snowstorm as a fond memory. And then suddenly, Spring and Summer will be upon us once again.
Just stay safe as Mother Nature shows us all who really is in charge.
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